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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Biphobia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia
Did not finish book. Stopped at 18%.
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racism, Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I can't wait to read Muse of Nightmares -- while also scared at how much it will destroy me!
Moderate: Child death, Death, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief
Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Pregnancy
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Some stuff I liked: Laurie and her friendships with June and Nick and Daisy, the evolution of these relationships (as well as Laurie's understanding of her own independence), Nick's research skills and library commentary, and the nefarious discovery and resulting caper/heist.
On the other hand, the overall premise didn't feel quite right to me. I found it odd that Laurie would be left so on-her-own by her family to clean out Dot's belongings. Her brothers couldn't each come for a few days? Where are her aunts?
Also, just because something is tucked in a box doesn't mean it was intentionally hidden away and therefore special. I was surprised Laurie let the duck go over momentary embarrassment (especially since she originally wanted to keep it regardless of its value). Maybe I'm just being nitpicky! But I wanted everything to fit together a bit more cohesively than it did for me.
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol
Minor: Fatphobia, Infertility, Racism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Transphobia, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Of course, I didn't review this immediately after reading, so I've forgotten many details (and any complaints)!
Minor: Biphobia, Sexual content, Death of parent
Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.
4.0
Minor: Racism, Sexism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Also, I would have loved to see the book from multiple perspectives, where we also see Libby's point of view, her adventures during the day in Sunshine Falls, her frustrations with Nora, her mentally adapting to her next stage in life. Just hearing from Nora felt a little too flat and one-sided, especially since Nora was so caught up in fixing everything that she was blinded to what was really going on with Libby.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Vomit, Medical content
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I found myself wanting more insight into the dads and their experiences -- they didn't feel fully fleshed out to me -- but perhaps just because I'm closer in age to them than the daughters!
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, Death of parent
Minor: Medical content, Abandonment